Post-Doctorant F/H Post-doctoral researcher in fault-tolerant quantum computing

Inria; Paris; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (45 days)

Subsidised transport (75% discount on

Subsidised meals on workdays

Subsidised health insurance

Free French lessons

Job summary

The COSMIQ team at Inria Paris is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will work closely with leading researchers and have opportunities to interact with the Paris quantum information ecosystem.

Inria offers generous benefits and substantial resources for research and travel. The position is a fixed-term postdoc for 2 years with a January 1 2027 start date, focusing on quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum information science or a related field.
• Research experience in quantum error correction.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
• Presentations at international conferences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with international research collaborations.
• Understanding of homological algebra.
• Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Publish in leading journals and present at international conferences.
• Actively participate in team activities and collaborations.

Skills

Fluent English

Programming experience

Excellent communication

International collaborations

Quantum information

Education

PhD in quantum information science

Tools

Python

Matlab

High-performance computing

Homological algebra

Job description

Post-Doctorant F/H Post-doctoral researcher in fault-tolerant quantum computing

Fonction : Post-Doctorant

The COSMIQ team at Inria Paris is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in fault-tolerant quantum computing. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Michael Vasmer, and have the opportunity to interact with other permanent researchers, including Anthony Leverrier and Jean-Pierre Tillich. You will also engage with the vibrant Paris quantum information ecosystem, which boasts a high concentration of talented researchers in academia and industry. COSMIQ has ongoing projects with leading companies including Alice&Bob, Pasqal, Quandela, and Riverlane.

Inria offers a range of benefits to support your work and well-being:

• Generous annual leave(45 days)
• Subsidised transport (75% discount on annual travelcard)
• Subsidised meals on workdays
• Subsidised health insurance
• Free French lessons

You will receive:

• A laptop and access to high-performance computingresources
• A generous travel allowance to support conference attendance and collaborations

This is a fixed-term position for 2 years, with a state date of January 1 2027.

Fault-tolerant quantum computation is key in the quest to build a large-scale quantum computer. Recent advances in high-rate codes like low-density parity-check codes have begun to reduce the resource requirements for fault-tolerant systems, but there is still much to do. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct research inquantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing, with opportunities to explore topics such as:

• Construction and analysis of quantum error-correcting codes
• Design and benchmarking of fault-tolerant logical gates
• Development and implementation of decoding algorithms
• Investigation and optimisation of logical compilation protocols

Your work will strengthen COSMIQ's reputation for high-quality research in quantum error correction and fault tolerance, shaping the future of quantum technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Publish in leading journals and present at international conferences
• Actively participate in team activities and collaborations

Opportunities for career development

• Deliver guest lectures for master's programmes at partner universities
• Co-supervise master's and PhD students
• Organise conferences and workshops
• Assist with grant applications
• PhD in quantum information science or a related field
• Research experience in quantum error correction
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
• Presentations at international conferences
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with international research collaborations
• Understanding of homological algebra
• Programming experience

Avantages

We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for quantum research. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!